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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14

Circuit Court. Division No. l-Justico Cox
Peoples Bank of Baltimore vs. J. :. Means;
jury out Capitol and South Washington Rail.
road Company VS.. Cook: on trial. Assign
ment-Nos. 7, 1l5, lO2 49, 49, l6l, 1853. 1877, l73.
81, 125, Z.
Circuit Court. Division No. 2-Justice Hag.
ner.--shipman VS.. Fletcher; on trial. Assign
ment unchanged.
Equity Court-Justice Merrlck.-Denman
VS.. Johnston ct al appearance OF absent de-
PENDANTS ordered. Beale vs. Dllley ct al APP
pearance of absent defendants ordered. Carr
VS.. Hall ct al. appearance of absent def nd ants
ordered. Norton vs.. Norton: commission to
get testimony of nou-residents ordered to issue
and testimony ordered taken before Examiner
Chris. Ingle. Hoover ys. Flagg; time to take
testimony limited 70 sixty;hve days. Towers
Francis Frantz Kee; reference to auditor ia
state committees account. Dolan VS.. Dolan
sale confirmed and cause referred to the
auditor. Mcdaniel VS.. Flood; testimony or
dered taken before Examiner Rutledge Will
sou. Clarke VS.. Clarke; testimony taken orally
next Friday. Assignment-Nos. 30, 53, 90
Equity Court-ohlef Justice bingham
E%ea VS. ssney ssted RANK Ghaey W.
submitted. Lindsey vs.. Lindsey; submitted
Assignment-Nos. II, II, %, "a, and Al.
Criminal Court-Justlcc Montgomery.-Ed
ward s. Hall, assault to kill: arraigned and
plea of not guilty withdrawn and plea Of
guilty substituted; sentence suspended. Vim.
censo Polite, alias NinceDtio Russo, Francisco
Gerace, and Ignasio Coruso, larceny; on trial
Mary Brooks, arson; three years in tho peni
assault with intent to commit rape; John Stew
art, George Cole. John Cole, and Geo Beckett
giand larceny: Chas Goodall, larceny; JohI
Hill, housebreaking; Henry Brown, grant
larceny; John Warrick, larceny from the per
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.
Items OF Interest Gathered for the
"RepubIican's" Readers,


Only 400 dog licenses have been issued,
and there are five times that many running
around the streets.
The June term of the corporation court
commenced yesterday.
George Smith, the parrot man of Wash
ington, was sent to jail yesterday by the
mayor to answer charge OF obtaining
money under false pretenses.
Keel blocks have been put In at the
stocks, on which 1t is proposed to build the
Pocahontas. The bulkhead is nearly COM
ppleted.
1t is said that the captaincy of the Alex
andria Rifles will be offered Mr.. John G.
Beacham.
Cards are out for the wedding of Mr..
Charles Rudd, of this city, to Miss Baltfurt,
Of Baltimore.
1t is understood that there will be no
street improvements OF any consequence
amendment to the city charter having failed
to pass at the last legislature the city is
powerless to collect for improvements, and
as consequence nothing will be done until
the next legislature.
Jesse Penn and Frank Smith, who were
arrested on the charge of stealing Phil
Briscoe's watch last Saturday night, were
yesterday discharged for want OF evidence.
Mr.. Thomas Kelly, the contractor for
paving upper Prince street, yesterday com
pleted the Improvement
Maj. Henry w. Newly has resigned the
position Of commandant Of cadets and
teacher Of mathematics at st. Johns
Academy, and will devote his entire time
to his duties as city surveyor and his rapidly
increasing business as civil engineer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14

Meeting of Ministers.

The ministers of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church, Of this city, met yester-
day morning at II o'clock in Metro
politan Church, Rev. j. w. Bower
presided. The presiding elder, DR..
Handy, announced the death OF Rev.
w. Fl. Waters, the Oldest elder of the
conference. The following ministers were
appointed to act as pallbearers: Rev.
John P. Cox, Rev. @. Jones, Rev.
DR.. Steward, Rev. G. w. Titz
hugh. Rev. DR.. Steward called up
the matter that was proposed at a former
meeting Of the ministers for meeting OF
all the colored clergy of the city. Rev. G.
Jones thought that the invitation should be
extended to the white pastors also. Revs.
DR.. Handy and Fltzhugh thought that the
white ministers with few exceptlons) to-
tally ignored the colored clergy, and when
they did meet with them the expression Of
feeling was not altogether cordial The
meeting decided to extend the invitation to
the colored clergy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
CHARACTERIZATION SOCIETY.
Perfectipg Plans for Carrying Out the
Contemplated Good Work.

Contemplated Good Work.
The first meeting of the northeast branch
OF the city Evangelization Society was held
last evening at Waugh Chapel NJ. E., cor
ner Third and A streets northeast. The
pastor, Rev. DR.. Price, was chosen to pre-
side, and Rev. Mr.. Smell was elected secre-
tary. There was quite large attendance
OF pastors and Others interested IN the
objects Of the society. The meeting was
for organiz cation, and Is the lnltatory step In
as explained, is to form societies In the
northeast, In the southeast, the southwest
sectlons in Georgetown, and four In the
northwest section, making eight organiza-
lions. They are to be unsectarian and
based on the plan now In operation In
Philadelphia. Every family In q sec
tion Of the city is to be visited
aud where member Is found
to have been an attendant on q church, his
or her name is TO be given the pastor Of the
church OF the denomination which the per-
son belonged to, and persuasive means will
be adopted to have the person reunite with
his old church. Each society is to have q
president and secretary, who are also to be
members OF the control committee. That
committee as now formed comprises Rev.
Drs. s. T. Childs, w. A. Leonard, f. d.
Power, j.. G.. Butler, and L. w. Bates, aud
Revs. s. M. Newman, s. II. Green, and G.
ii. Richardson, and Mr.. j. III. Hitchcock.
The meeting after being called to order
was opened with prayer by the Rev. DR..
Butler. Rev. s. NJ. Newman, Rev. DR..
Butler, Rev. s. II. Green, and Mr.. Hitch.
cock made addresses relative to the good
work in view. A resolution was adopted
appointing the following pastors as mem
bers Of the N. Il. Washington committee;
Revs. W. Il. Young, Eugene Peck, J. A.
Price, j. W, Clark, 9. 7. Weede, W. II;
the secretary Of the East Washington Y
NJ. G. A. These clergymen are to each ap
point two laymen. All OF the members Of
this committee are pastors Of the different
churches In the northeast section. Judging
from the interest manifested at the meet
ing the movement will be carried forward
with great spirit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
SHOW HIS AUTHORITY.
Justice John N. Oliver to Answer a
Writ Quo warranto.

Wrtt quo Warrantos
District Attorney A. s. Worthington, on
behalf Of the United States, has filed q Pc
tition in the nature Of quo warranto
against John N. Oliver, who was appointed
magistrate for this District. The petit
ton, signed by Attorney General Garland,
sets out the fact Of the appointment Of Mr..
Oliver, and his removal by the President ON
Apr. 20 last under the authority conferred
by section /, chapter 1862, volume 20, United
States Statutes at Large. 1t further says
that on May IS the President appointed
John Evans as magistrate in the place Of
Mr.. Oliver, but the latter declined to turn
over his docket, books, &C., or recognize
the appointment. The Attorney General
informs the court that Mr.. Oliver continues
to exercise the duties Of Justice of the
peace contrary to the statute, aud asks that
he may be required to show by what war
rant he claims to act, and that he be ousted
from the office. Upon submission Of the
petition to Justice Cox, he issued an order
directing Mr.. Oliver to appear before him
the 10th instant and show by what author
ity he exercises the functions of the Office
Of justice Of the peace.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14

William II. Woodson, OF Virginia, has
been appointed 81 900 clerk in the Sprgeon
generals office, and Charles 8. Elliott and
George II. Mccarthy have been perma.
nenuy appointed in the same Office, after
having served six months probationary
term. John s. Bosworth has resigned a
81 200 clerkship In the adjutant generals
office. Ezra II. Alden, Henry A. Dobson,
and William e. Howard, who were last
War Department, under civil service rules,
have declined the positions on the ground
that the salary was inadequate to the quail
fications required.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
baltimore AND OHIO RAILROAD.
until rthar nn,ina ~ -~~'

Schedule In eject SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1887.
until further notice
New jersey avenue and street.
For Chicago 1855 a. m. and $40 D. m,
daily, with through coaches and sleeping cars.
Pittsburg and Chicago, arriving in Pittsburg at
$50 p. m, Chicago next morning at $780, No
extra fare Is charged on this train for fast time
daiy G ~ sib hop agd 60 ana g. Logs
through coaches and Palace Sleeping Cars to
Cincinnati and st. Louis, without change; S:i5
81. Louis arriving in Cincinnati next morning
at 1880 st. Louis $40 p. IA. No extra fare IL
charged or this train for fast time.
For Pittsburg at C55 a. m, and S.55 D. m,
daily, to Pittsburg Cleveland and Detroit, with
Parlor and Sleeping Cars TO Pittsburg.
For Lexington and Local Stations l0lO a. m,
daily, except Sunday.
For points, on Shenandoah Valley railroad,
'i For + Hs i S DC Grace, Newark, Wilmington.
ana fhiladeiphia, 1880 a. m. 1:25 d. m, and
For Wilmington. Delaware, and intermediate
points between Baltimore and Wilmington,
300 a. m. daily, except Sunday.
For HAVE de Grace, Singerly, and interme-
diate points, sis p. m. daily. except Sunday.
For Baltimore on week days, 6, $3.50, 6:iO, ESQ,
train, s;so, 49, t:s5, $40, b:s', 6:45, 1850 S25,
For baltimore on Sundays. $50, 7so. $50, ana
s5e e =. a. TO ESo. $40 4'3', 440, 5:3J 6:i5
For Annapolis, GAO and $50 a. M, 1910 and
4:S5p. m; on Sunday, $3.50 a. M. 44op. m.
- For way stations between Washington and
$40, 645 and II $50 p. M On sundays, $50 a. m,
s and LEO, $50 4ao, 6d5 and 1890 p: m. For
daily, except Sunday, and $50 p. m, for princi.
Sunday, for principal Stations on Metropol-
| day stops at ali stations. For 2aitHersburo
and intermediate points, 90 5 a. m, 1898 p. m.
d dayy F s6fept dsundsy SsS and il2o p
P m. daily. Church train leaves WASH
ington on Sunday only at las p. m, stopping
at all stations on the Metropolitan Branch.
sSilv esrant snn IS;i9 a. m. and $40 D. m
For hageIstown 1910 a. m. ana $50 D. M.
Trains arrive from the West daily, $40, 72o
| q. M, 1l5 and 400 p. m.
From points n on Shenandoah Valley railroad.
From Philadelphia, chester, Wilmington.
and Havre de Grace. l0:45 a. m, sos o. M and
$50 p. m: daily. - --''' ADN
From Hayre de Grace, slnCerly, and inter-
| From Annapolis $3.50 and 1885 a. m, aud
lbo and go p. m: Sunday. 10s5 a. m, 6:35 p.
From HaIrer's Ferry and Valley Railroad.
6lb p. m. daily, except Sunday.
From Frederick and intermediate points, sos
ieaSap sa day s1Idsy
2l5 8, AIS, g. 0, $780, 7:l5, $50, and Ii D. IN: on
sundays, $50. Q, 9:05, and 10 a, m, leo.
2h5, 4a5, 5, $50, 40, $50, and HOO p. m.
ton except l:25, S:l6, and $3.50 D. m.
For further information apply at tho Balti-
more and OHIO Ticket Ofice-Washington Sta
ton, GIG and 1851 Pennsylvania avenue corner
OF Fourteenth street, where orders will he taken
for baggage TO be checked and received at any
| point In the city. n. X. IORD
W. NJ. CLEMENTS, A.
| Manager, Baltimore.
| PERCY q. SMITH,
| Pass, Agent Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
TRATELERs' GUrDE.
DIEDMtoINT, - IfR LINE.

pIEDMoNT AIR LINE.
scHEDuLE IN EFFECT JUNE 5, 1887.
,, Trains leave b. q +. Station. Sixth and d
$50 A.. M.-East Tennessee mail daily for
WAR w,ia,rre1n ton ,Gordonsyille, Chsriottes.
Alexandria and Lynchburg, Blue
Rldge, SPRING., Alleghany Springs,
Bristol, Knoxville, Rome, Calera, Mont
gomery, and New Orleans. Pullman
Sleeper ashngton to New Orleans.
ll24 A. M.-Fast mail daily for .warrenton.
Charlottesville, .Gordonsville, stations
Chesapeake and Ohio route, Lynch
burg, Rocky Mount, Danviile, and
stations between Lynchburg and Dam
vile, Greensboro, Raleigh, Charlotte,
N NSn oroa BlsmTn dan HoTntgo5mery'
Pullman Sleeper New York TO Atlanta
in connection with Pullman Sleepers
Atlanta Atlanta. to New orleans and Mann
Vicksburg, and Shreveport. Solid
m, trains Washington to Atlanta.
ECO r. M:-Daily, except Sunday, for. Manas-
tions wv
$50 p. M.-western express daily for Warren
ton, Gordonsyille, Charlottesville, Louis
vile, Cincinnati, and Summer Re
sorts on aud near line Of Chess peake
ana ONO route Pullman sleepers
and solid trains Washington to Louis
Chattanooga, Memphis, Little Rock,
and all southwestern points. Through
fuilman sieepers washington to Menu
phis without change.
upP. M.-Southern Express daily for Lynch.
burg, Danville, Raleigh, Ashevllle,
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken, Augusta,
atlanta, Montgomery, New Orleans,
Texas, and California Pullman Sleep.
ers Washington TO Montgomery, con-
Meeting with Pullman Parlor Cars
Montgomery TO New orleans. Pullman
sleepers Washington TO Augusta with
TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND OHIO D1
VISION
leave washington 9:l2 a. m. daily, except Sum-
day. gay, and 4:45 p. m. daily, arriving at Round
Hin ll:3I Q: m. and 7:l0 p. m. returning. leave
Round Hill 6:05a a. m. daily and l: 80 p M. daily
except sunday, arriving Washington $3.50 a. m,
and $3.50 p. m.
Through trains nom the South via Charlotte,
Danville, and Lynchburg, arrive in WASH
lngton s:l0 q. M, 1913 p. m, via East Ten
nessee, Bristol. and Lynchburg at 1918 a, m. aud
940 p. m, via Chesapeake and Ohio route, aud
charlottesville at $40 p. M. strasburg local at
Tickets, Sleeping Car reservation, and In
formation furnished and baggage checked at
office, COL Pennsylvania avenue, and at passen-
ger station, Pennsylvania railroad, Sixth and
b streets. JAS. L. TAYLOR,
Gpuaral pa A
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14

l79 FIFTH ST., DETROIT MICH Dec. l6. 1885,
A year ago was taken with severe pain In
my back and hips. 1t continued to grow worse
until had to keep my bed. / tried several
remedies that were recommended, without
doing me any good. ] then put on two All
cocks Porous Pasters, They took the pain
away so quick that was able to be up in less
than twenty-tour hours, and In a week was en-
tirely recovered. was also cured of chronic
cough by the use of Allcock's Pastors.
KATE MCBURSEY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14

Mary Brooks, who plead guilty In the
criminal court last Saturday of setting fire
TO the house of Leopold RIchold out of re-
verge TO her mistress, was yesterday again
brought into court. Evidence showed that
the girl had purchased 2 cents worth of
coal oil two days prior TO the FIRE, obtaining
near pint OF that fluid. Justice Mont
gomery commented upon the gravity OF the
oifense and evident intention to destroy
human life, and sentenced the girl to the
Albany penitentiary for three years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
ASSIGNED TO DUTY.
The Naval Cadets Who Recently Grad
uated from the Academy.

The naval cadets who graduated from
the naval academy this year have been de
tached from the academy and assigned to
duty as follows A. s. Clarke, G. II. Bur.
rage, G. w. Logan, Creighton Churchill,
L. G. Bertolette, A. T. Long, B. W. Wells,
and T.. s. Cochran, to the Trenton II. L..
Peckham, F. II. Brown, A. II. Scales, +.
m. Russell, and W. G.. Mcmillan, to the
Richmond; L. L. Young, W.. B. Mosely, G.
s. Craig, NJ. L. Bristol, and +. L. Swan
strom, to the Galena; Robert Stocker, H.
A. Allen, NJ. r. Pigott, w. s. Burke, r. II.
jackson, and f. w. Hibbs, to the Boston;
F. Boughler and Henry F. Bryan, to the
Quinnebaug, per steamer 18th instant from
New York; B. w. Stearns, e. II. Durell.
8. r. Hurlbut, @. E. Hudson, Victor Blue,
and N. A. McCully, to the Pensacola, per
steamer 18th instant from New York; Jas.
G. Ballinger, Edward Moule, Charles f.
johnson, Ross Coleman, Elliott Snow, and
s. p. Edwards, to the Adams; II. L. Draper
q. NJ. Stone, Thomas Washington, b. G.
Decker, and A. H. Davis, placed on waiting
orders.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
TRAVELERs' GUIDR.
sAPEAKE AND OHIO ROUTE.
STRAMBOAH LHNH6.

NORFOLK AND FORTRESS MONROE.
Low fares Tho popular, safe, and fast
steamer LAKE, elegantly furnished through
out, leaves Seventh st, wharf every MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY. at $50 p. M,
stopping at Piney Point going and returning.
First class meals served In dining room on
main deck.
staterooms secured and baggage checked at
GIG and 1851 Pa. ave, Lloyd's Express Office,
and on steamer. Telephone call. "a.
M Mt. VERNON.
STEAMER w. w. C0RCoRAN
Leaves 7th.st. wharf daily Except Sunday for
Mt. VERNON,
At 10 O'Clock n. m; returning reaches WASH
ington about $3.50 p. m.
oc22.u l.. l.. BLAKE, Captain.
NLYDEB MN EXPRESS STEAM PACKET
LINE FOR
PHILADELPHIA, WASHINGTON, AND
ALEXANDRIA,
AT APPOINTED SAILING DAYS.
From every Saturday, I'm.
From WASHINGTON every Monday, II m.
Through and prompt connection with New
York, Boston, Fall River, and all points north.
Through bills Of lading given. Freight re'
ceiyed daily until p. m.
General Agents, Philadelphia
J. II. JOHNSON & CO., Agents,
18th and 18th 1t. wharves, 8. W., 1902 st. N,
W., Washington, ID. @.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
Where to go This summer.

For summer hotel with perfect comfort in
1t, we can earnestly recommend the Fort
Griswold on-the.sound, opposite New London,
Conn. The Hotel and their cottages surround.
ing 1t stand facing the west, about two miles
below and opposite the city. Messrs. Mathews
Il Pierson, Of the Sturtevant House, New York
years connected with such leading hotels as the
United States ut Saratoga Springs Thousand
Island House, Alexandria Bay, aud understand
thoroughly how tomake thersa favorite resort
A swirl steam yacht meets all incoming trains
and boats at New London, and lands guests at
the hotel wharf within ten minutes. Send To
them for illustrated circular.--JQHrRak.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
w. w. Burdette Selling Out.

Housekeepers and others have now the
chance to purchase articles in the way Of
at the old-established and wellknown
house Of w. W. Burdette IL Co.s, 923
Seventh street and FOG X street northwest.
This firm is now selling out, and they have
a large assortment Of articles on sale, and
as the members are anxious to retire from
business the bargains to be had are at ones
bidding. 1t is an opportunity that is rarely
presented to the citizens.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
DIED.

HUGHES. Suddenly, at 53s p. m. Saturday,
JOSEPH II. HUGHES, In the i6,h year OF his age
Funeral from his late residence, 1919 Sixth
street southwest, Tuesday, 18th, O'clock p, IN.
Friends and relatives are respectively invited
to attend. ~
WATERs-on the 18th instant, REV. WIN. II.
WATERS.
Funeral Thursday, the 10th instant, at 10 a.
M, from Methodist A. Nj. L. Church, N street
northwest.
CHRISTIAN. - Suddenly. on Monday,
June IS, 1887 at his residence, 100 Eighth
street southeast, HARRY g. CHRISTIAN, in the
55th year OF his age.
Funeral will take place from Christ Church,
Navy Yard, on Wednesday, the 18TH instant, at
u O'Clock o. m. Relatives and friends are in.
yited to attend.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
YNHE GREAT PENNsf LvANIA ROUTE no
i THENORTH, WEST, AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLETRACK.S SPLENDID SCENERY,
STEEL RAILS. MAGNIFICENT EQUIF.

HNhn GkEAT PENNSi LvANIA ROUTE no
D0UBLETRACK. SPLENDID SCENERY,
sT IHM RAILS. MAGNIFICENT KoUIf::
IN EFFECT MAY 10, 1887.
TRAINS LEAVE Washington nom station.
corner 9th and b streets, as follows:
:. For Pittsbnrg and the West Chicago Limited
cypress 80 ofpalace Sleeping Cars az 800 a. m.
and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris.
burg to Cincinnati, and Buffet Car to ST. Louis:
daily except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleep.
press at $40 NJ daily. WITH sIs es'Gl d sxs
Washingtonto Chicago aud ST.. Louis, and Har.
risburR 70 Cleveland, connecting. at Harris
Ss Sna Ms a9%Sh S PssG Es S Louis
+. m. daily for Pittsburg and the West. with
through gaM Sleeper HSrrIsbTrg q Chicago
For Erie, Cansndsigua, Rochester, BUFFALO,
with Palace Cars Washington 70 Rochester.
=, Fo t WilliamSport. Lock Haven, and Klmira
FOR New York and the East 725 800 100.
ane n!o a. M, 200. 4;lO, 1000, and Ii; 40 p. m.
IN 2 sunday gOG II 20 a 2So aIS 1000 and
Oars' gaE a. N. daily, except Sunday. and 400
For Boston without change. 400 D. m every
For Brooklyn. N. y, all through trains con.
meet at Jersey City with boats OF Brooklyn An.
avoiding double ferriage across New York civ
For Philadelphia, 7:25. 800, II 90 and II 10
a. m, zoo, 4l0 500 1000 and iI:1O D, m. On
sunday s,!ps gOo liaGa IN; 2Oo. 3Io 600 1000, and
days, aud 400 p m. daily.
For baltimore. 6:S5, 1:25, 800, 940, $50, IL: 90,
ll:tO m, 1905 200 400, $40, 40, i:40, 600,
$40 l0NO, and ll:20 p. IN. On Sunday, 900, 9:O5,
g6S IiaS a. m, 200, 400, 4:lO, 600, $40, 1000.
For POpes Creek Line, 7:2S a. m. and $40 n,
m: daily except Sunday.
For Annapolis, TBS, 1865 a. M, and 400 p.
m; daily, except Sunday. Sundays. 800 q. m.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
RAILWAY, AND ALEXANDRIA AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 600 6:l5, $40, DAT, 1887 a. m,
1901 noon, 2:05. AIS, 4:35, COL sos, 1905 aud
1887 p. m. On Sunday at GEO, $40 9:i7, 1857
q. M, $50, Sol, sos, aud 1905 p. m
For Richmond and the South, 800, 1067a. M,
daily, and 1856 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington,
sos, 500 $40, 1915 1907 a. m; loo 800, S:23,
6:l0, 706, 1882 and 1o:i2 p. M, and 1915 mid.
night Except Monday. On Sunday at 500,
9iO, and 1867 M; 266, $40, T:O5, $50 i0ia
p. m, and 1915 night.
Tickets and information at the ONCE, north
east corner OF 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, and at the station, where orders can
DO left for the checking Of baggage TO destina.
ton nom hotels and residences. -
General Passenger Agent.
OHAs. X. PUGH, General Manager.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14
RECLAIMING THE FLATS.
Progress OF Work During the Month
of NAV.

The report of Col. Hams on operations on
the Potomac fats for the month of May has
been submitted to the chief Of engineers.
In the Virginia channel 54,965 cubic yards
Of material have been excavated and de-
posted on the flats; on the embankment
and the margin Of the tidal reservoir 1926
cubic yards have been excavated; on the
margin Of section an endless chain dredge
has removed 1884 cubic yards Of soft mud.
The Rittenhouse- Moore contract on the
Washington channel has not been COM
menced. Vanderwerken's contract for stone
was closed on May IA, there having been
delivered under 1t n total OF 81, $40 cubic
yards. Rainy weather and high tides have
retarded work on the foundations of the
tidal reservoir outlet. Proposals were ad-
vertised for to do certain dredging and EN-
b9nkment work In the vicinity OF the tidal
reservoir; one bid was received, but 1t was
rejected, the figures being considered ex-
brilliant,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-14

Il, KURIz JOHNSON; 4, /, JOHNSON.
IL. JOHNSON BROTHERS.
In addition to our unequaled facilities for
supplying families throughout the District Of
COAL AND WOOD,
We are now prepared 10 supply consumers with
COKE
Direct from the Washington Gaslight Com.
panys Works with promptness and dispatch,
NO CHANGE IN PRICE OR TERMS.
Orders will continue 10 be received at the
office of the Washington Gasight Company
and at the works of the company,
Also for Coke, Coal, and Wood by direct or
- MAIN OFFICE:
No. 1902 II street northwest
BRANCH OFFICES AND YARDS.
1915 Seventh street northwest
l740 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
22l Pennsylvania avenue southeast
ll2l Ninth street northwest
603 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
Corner Third and X streets northwest
WHARNES AND RAILROAD YARD:
Twelfth and Water streets southwest.
N. B.-Liberal terms Will be made with all
dealers In fuel in the District of Columbia.
WE ARE DELIVERING CRUSHED COKE TO
ANY PART OF WASHINGTON
OR GEORGEIOWN--
40 Bushels for $780,
25 Bushels for 81 90.
COKE NOT CRUSHED
40 Bushels for So 30.
20 Bushels for $500.